Government Review

Government Review

Multiple Choice

What weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation LED to Shays' Rebellion?

• Congress needed 9 out of 13 states to approve a law

• It took all 13 states to change the Articles of Confederation

• Congress could not tax

• There was no executive branch

Multiple Choice

Who had more power with the Articles of Confederation?

• National Governments

• State Governments

Multiple Choice

Under the Articles of Confederation, control of trade and taxing citizens were powers given to____________.

• the national government (Congress).

• the individual states.

Multiple Choice

The lasting impact of the Northwest ordinance of 1787 was...

• that slavery would be made illegal forever after in the U.S.

• that the U.S. was unable to compromise.

• that we would be dragged into another war.

• that it provided instructions on how the U.S. should add new states to the U.S. in the future.

Multiple Choice

The Articles of Confederation was important because it –

• created a means for establishing the executive branch

• provided every citizen in America the right to vote

• enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations

• was the first form of government for America

Multiple Choice

The Great Compromise was a compromise between--

• Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
• Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
• Virginia Plan and New York Plan
• Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan

Multiple Choice

The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on--

• population
• equality for every state
• state size
• money

Multiple Choice

The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--

• population
• equality for every state
• state size
• money

Multiple Choice

What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish?

• 1 House that controls everything
• 2 Houses that have no power
• 2 Houses that both vote on laws
• 2 Houses that take turns being in charge

Multiple Choice

Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?

• House of Burgesses
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Continental Congress

Multiple Choice

Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?

• House of Burgesses
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Continental Congress

Multiple Choice

What was the main debate over representation in the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• Enslaved individuals' representation

• Taxation of enslaved individuals

• Voting rights for enslaved individuals

• Land ownership for enslaved individuals

Multiple Choice

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise impact slavery?

• It abolished slavery completely.

• It counted each enslaved person as three-fifths of a person for representation purposes.

• It granted enslaved people full voting rights.

• It allowed enslaved people to own property.

Multiple Choice

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise affect the North and South differently?

• The Three-Fifths Compromise benefited the South by increasing their representation and political power, while it did not directly affect the North.

• The Three-Fifths Compromise had no impact on either the North or the South.

• The Three-Fifths Compromise benefited the North by increasing their representation and political power, while it did not directly affect the South.

• The Three-Fifths Compromise negatively affected both the North and the South by creating tension and division between the regions.

Multiple Choice

Did the Three-Fifths Compromise give the South more or less political power?

• Less political power

• More political power

• The South's political power remained the same

• Took away all political power

Multiple Choice

We supported removing power from states & giving more to a national government.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Multiple Choice

We opposed/were against the Constitution’s first draft, without a list of rights.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Multiple Choice

We wanted the Constitution's first draft approved, without a list of rights.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Multiple Choice

We feared a strong central government.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Multiple Choice

We thought the Constitution, with checks and balances already in it, was enough to preserve the citizens' rights without a list.

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Multiple Choice

We agreed to the Bill of Rights as a COMPROMISE to get the Constitution ratified/approved

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

Multiple Choice

What Principle: Everyone has to follow Federal laws while states can also create their own laws.

• Republicanism

• Republicanism

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

What type of government did the Constitution create?

• A dictatorship
• A republic

• A monarchy
• A theocracy

Multiple Choice

What Principle: By voting, we the people, have the power to control the government.

• Popular Sovereignity

• Republicanism

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

What Principle: The people vote for representatives to make laws and run the government.

• Popular Sovereignty

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

Multiple Choice

People elect representatives to make laws for them.

• Individual Rights

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

Multiple Choice

Popular Sovereignty states power comes from?

• Batman

• The Government

• The American People

• The President

Multiple Choice

What is the system where the 3 branches of government keep one from having too much power?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• The strong arm of the law

• Checks and Balances

Match

Match the following principles of government to their description

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Popular Sovereignty

• Representative Government

• Checks and Balances

Power is shared between the national government and the states

Each branch of government has different jobs to do

People vote on laws

People elect leaders to represent their beliefs

Each branch watches the other two branches to make sure they don't get too powerful

• Power is shared between the national government and the states

• Each branch of government has different jobs to do

• People vote on laws

• People elect leaders to represent their beliefs

• Each branch watches the other two branches to make sure they don't get too powerful

Multiple Choice

Which of the following duties is the primary responsibility of the executive branch?

• carrying out/enforcing the laws

• interpreting laws

• writing laws

• establishing court

Multiple Choice

Which Amendment protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy and includes eminent domain, indictments, and due process?

• 4th

• 3rd

• 5th

• 10th

Multiple Choice

Which Amendment is about excessive bail and protects against cruel and unusual punishment?

• 8th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 10th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?

• 4th

• 5th

• 2nd

• 3rd

Multiple Choice

The 6th amendment protects which of the following rights?

• No quartering of soldiers.

• Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy.

• Powers reserved to the states.

• Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

Multiple Choice

Which Amendment protect us from having to house or quarter soldiers?

• 6th

• 3rd

• 10th

• 5th

Multiple Choice

Which Amendment Reserves powers for the States?

• 6th

• 1st

• 9th

• 10th

Multiple Choice

Gives rights to the accused in civil cases (between individual citizens), such as the right to a trial, jury, lawyer, and witnesses.

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Multiple Choice

This amendment states that rights not listed in other amendments are still available to the people.

• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th
• 9th 

Multiple Choice

The amount of your bail must be assessed (determined) fairly

• 1st Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which amendment was passed because the colonists were unable to criticize or question the King?

• 3rd Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 9th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Which of these types of rights is NOT included in the Bill of Rights?

• Individual Freedoms

• Voting

  Rights

• Rights of the

  Accused

• Limits on the

  Government

Multiple Choice

While Alex was at school, police officers broke into his home and took his computer. They did not have a warrant and there was no reason to believe that Alex had broken any laws. Alex was not avoiding the police or planning to move away from his home. Which right did the police officers violate?

• the right to due process of law in the 14th Amendment

• the right to assistance of legal counsel in the 6th Amendment

• the right to the equal protection of the laws in the 14th Amendment

• the right against unreasonable searches and seizures in the 4th Amendment

Multiple Choice

Linda is questioned by a lawyer in a court trial & replies, "I plead the 5th." What is she protecting herself from?

• double jeopardy

• cruel & unusual punishment

• self-incrimination

• eminent domain

Multiple Choice

The Pilgrims came to America seeking which freedom that is also protected in the First Amendment? (8.19B)

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Travel

• Religious Liberty

• Free Enterprise

Multiple Choice

Which provision of the U.S. Constitution best reflects this grievance? (8.15C)

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Multiple Choice

The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Amendments to the Constitution protect--    (8.19B)

• the right to form state militias and bear arms

• the rights of religious and political minorities

• the rights of religious and political minorities

• the rights of the accused

Multiple Choice

Which of the quotes below is describing a right guaranteed in the sixth amendment? (8.19B)

• "I received something in the mail about having to go to jury duty on Monday."

• "I'm going to join the protest today on the steps of the Capitol building."

• "A police officer wanted to search my house today, but I told him to come back with a warrant."

• "I am definitely against capital punishment, death by lethal injection is cruel."

Multiple Choice

Which amendment was included in the Bill of Rights in order to address the grievance expressed below?
"Depriving us..... of.... Trial by Jury"

• 1st Amendment
• 4th Amendment
• 6th Amendment
• 10 Amendment

Match

Match the following

• 3rd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendments

No Quartering (housing) soldiers

No double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, and list rights of the accused

citizens have more rights than are listed in the Constitution

Rights not given to the federal government are reserved for the states

• No Quartering (housing) soldiers

• No double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, and list rights of the accused

• citizens have more rights than are listed in the Constitution

• Rights not given to the federal government are reserved for the states

Multiple Choice

What was the Commerce Compromise?

• The Commerce Compromise allowed states to impose export taxes.
• The Commerce Compromise eliminated all federal regulations on trade.
• The Commerce Compromise allowed Congress to regulate commerce but prohibited export taxes.
• The Commerce Compromise mandated that Congress could not regulate interstate commerce.

Match

Match the following

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Freedom of Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly and Religion

right to Bear Arms

Protects against unreasonable search and seizures/need a warrant.

A fair and speedy trial by jury in criminal cases

No cruel and unusual punishment/no excessive fines or bail

• Freedom of Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly and Religion

• right to Bear Arms

• Protects against unreasonable search and seizures/need a warrant.

• A fair and speedy trial by jury in criminal cases

• No cruel and unusual punishment/no excessive fines or bail

Drag and Drop

What amount of the House of Representatives and Senate must vote to agree before an amendment happens?

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2/3

1/4

3/4

Drag and Drop

What amount of state legislatures must vote to pass an amendment?

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3/4

2/3

1/2